For the first time in several months, mortgage interest rates have begun to decline somewhat, bringing some relief to the real estate market. This drop in interest rates is considered to be a sign of inflation beginning to drop off, which is an overall positive for prospective homeowners. Unfortunately, however, interest rates are still far higher than they were at the beginning of the year, and some home buyers may still be hesitant to put money down on a new house. Continue reading “Mortgage Interest Rates Fall as Inflation Lightens”
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Homebuilders Expect Decline in New Construction for 2023
Homebuilders are foreseeing a decline in demand and the number of new homes to be built in 2023. This is reflected in an overall drop in the number of building permits, which have declined dramatically over the past year. With interest rates on the rise and the price of existing homes falling, there is simply less demand for the construction of new homes.
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Home Purchases Slow As Interest Rates Increase Above Seven Percent
The number of people who are looking to purchase new homes has dropped, as mortgage interest rates have gone over seven percent for the first time in nine years. This increase in interest rates has also left some lenders worried that more borrowers may begin to default on their mortgages, thanks to a cooling economy. Despite these concerns, however, mortgage defaults are only increasing gradually, although some fear that increasing interest rates could have a negative impact on borrowers as time goes on.
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Mortgage Demand Falls to Lowest Levels in 22 Years
Overall demand for mortgages fell by 2% during the week of August 10, bringing demand to the lowest levels that they have been since 2000. This represents an overall cooling of the market that has brought mortgage rates down over the past few weeks, despite rising interest rates.
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Home Prices Saw 10 Year Record Decline in July
Nationally, home prices fell for the first time in three years in July, signaling to some that the housing market may be on the verge of a recession. Part of the reason for this anxiety is that this drop is the largest the housing market has seen since 2011, making it the biggest dip in the market in more than a decade. Combined with rising interest rates, high inflation, and an increasing amount of inventory, some economists believe that prices could decline even further in the coming months.
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Buyers See Benefit in Higher Housing Inventory and Lower Prices
As the amount of housing inventory has increased and prices have fallen, some buyers have become more eager to look for potential homes to purchase. This follows several months of rising interest rates and record-high inflation, which have caused the housing market to cool and prices to drop overall. While this may be less fortunate for some sellers, it could be a good time for reticent buyers to start getting into the market to take advantage of relatively low prices.
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Mortgage Rates Fall on Negative Economic Signs
Mortgage rates declined nearly half a percent over the course of two days after worse than expected economic reports became public. These reports have stoked fears that the economy may be facing a potential recession, with mortgage lenders reacting by lowering rates. This also comes at the same time that inflation is reaching the highest levels they have been at in decades, while the Federal Reserve is raising interest rates more broadly.
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Five Reasons You May Want to Consider Selling Your Home
While the real estate market has begun to cool, it is still the best it has been for sellers in more than a decade. That means, for some people, it may be the perfect time to consider selling your home and getting the most out of the equity in your property. Here are five reasons you may want to consider selling your home right now:
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Home Sale Cancellations At Highest Rate Since Beginning of Pandemic
The rate of home sale cancellations reached a record of 15%, the highest rate since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. This rate of cancellations is the result of buyers reconsidering their purchases due to changes in the market, which have caused them to back out on their existing real estate transactions. As a result, sellers are left with an unsold home, contributing to a housing market that has begun to cool.
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Housing Supply Up By 19%, But Inventory Issues Remain
According to recent reports, the number of homes available for purchase is up 19% overall across the country, compared to the same time last year. Despite this, however, housing prices remain high, due to enormous demand for housing, especially affordable housing. However, some experts are predicting that these high prices will not last much longer, and as more inventory enters the market, sellers may begin to lower their prices to compete.
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